The importance of sterilized instruments cannot be stressed enough. The innovations like the dental autoclave are a must to provide hygienic and safe instruments.
The autoclave, also known as steam steriliser, cleans the dental devices by heating water inside a closed chamber that produces steam, and also, pressure. This heat that is generated inside the chamber is what works as a sterilizing agent. The tools that are disinfected through this process will remain sterile for the next six months until they are used again. It is must have item in all the dental clinics. However, here is the list of things you should check with your dental autoclave suppliers before making a purchase.
Type of Autoclave
Vacuum B autoclaves are the best if you are sterilising the hollow instruments, wrapped solid tools or porous loads. Your supplier should help you with the regular maintenance of the autoclave depending upon the usage.
Determine a place
Before buying the chamber, it is better to allocate a spot for your autoclave. You can check if there is a smaller size available for the autoclave you want if you have space restrictions. In case, you are severely restricted in terms of space, you can consider buying an even smaller autoclave to sterilise smaller instruments or hand pieces.
Know the Cycle time
The size of the chamber must be decided on the basis of the diameter as per your needs. Even though the large ones help in sterilization of more equipment, the smaller ones can lead to faster cycle times, which are more appropriate for the daily requirements. The higher the cycle time, the equipments will be cleaned faster. You should be able to choose appropriate cycle times in your autoclave.
Heater Design
The one that heats the water outside the chamber is better. Over a period of time, one can save a lot of money by causing lesser loss of distilled water. When the water heats outside the chamber, the load will be fully dry and reduces the amount of water lost between cycles. It is also advisable to get a design that uses fresh water for each cycle to give higher performance. The fresh water reduces the impurities from the last cycle of sterilising process.
Printer & Warranty
This may be an accessory that will cost you additionally. However, printers help in the process of permanent recording. You can avoid buying a printer initially. However, it is better to include it with your autoclave eventually. The other important consideration is to check the warranty offered. Choose the one that gives minimum 2 years of support, which saves you money and gives you peace of mind. Also, check the quality standards before making a purchase.
User Friendly Design
The autoclave is supposed to make your life easier so choose the one that offers great design and takes less effort. Invert in a plastic bodied autoclave to reduce the risk of rust.
The autoclave is a good investment as it increases the faith of your patients in the dentist’s good practices of hygiene and cleanliness.
Author Bio: The author is a supplier of autoclave and also helps with reliable information to the dentists and users through www.denfortinternational.com.
